Are you redesigning or redecorating your dining room space? Well, there’s no time like the present!
Your dining room is one of the most important and functional areas in your home. Not only is it a dedicated space to relax and share your family meals, but it’s also a signature spot to enjoy family and any company that you entertain.
So, where should we begin? We have quite the list we’d love to share with you on how you can spice up, decorate, and transform your amazing space. From using the same solid hues throughout to mixing up a bunch of different complementary prints, we have all the best dining room design ideas for you to choose from.
Ready to take a sneak peek and see what strikes your fancy? Let’s journey through some dining room designs then, shall we?
Say Hello to Minimalism
You always have the option to keep your dining space simple. Bring in a new table and chairs that were made to fit in this cozy space of your home. Think modern classics.
Feel free to add small accents to complement your existing furniture. These could range from subtle placemats to even a matching vase with limited design. Finish off the overall look with rounded mirrors or pieces of modern art. Keep it simple.
When serving dinner in the dining area, you can even purchase dishes that will match your overall theme. That way, when people are dining, the overall look is truly picture perfect.
Create an Enchanting Fairytale
Everyone loves a good fairytale! So, you always have the option to design a space that’s able to read the way a dining room would in a fairytale story. These elements might start with romantic colors such as reds or blush pinks. They can be found on the walls or even as accent colors on your chairs.
Add life and warmth by accenting the space with elegant florals. These can either be drawn out with wallpaper or with a beautifully bold tablecloth. Keep the lighting warm, too, as it creates an inviting space.
Finish the space off with a complementary rug that might have royal blues or lavish greens. This vibe is directly taken out of a princess scene, so the addition of rich jewel colors should help your fairytale cause.
Welcome Back Old Hollywood
Think of the glamour old Hollywood emits, and then add it into your dining room space. Designs like this can include a beautiful chandelier and long dramatic curtains over the window.
The colors used should be jewel-toned, especially deep, rich reds, and accented with crystal dishware. Unsure of how to choose a new dining set? We suggest one in a deep wood coloring with accentuated designs on the legs.
Let your imagination go above and beyond with this type of theme. After all, that’s exactly what happened in real Old Hollywood life!
Design a Nook Space
A lot of the time, dining rooms are expected to be large, extravagant rooms. However, that doesn’t always have to be the case. They can also be cute, casual, and cozy! Choose a smaller, round table and match it with inviting seating, such as warm brown leather chairs.
Again, add warm lighting, and keep it cozy with a plush rug and long curtains. By keeping it small and intimate, this space is not just a dining room, but it can also work as a day space to get some home office work accomplished.
Play with Patterns
Patterns can truly bring your dining room to life! Make the space fun and eye-catching with a slew of cool prints that you mix and incorporate throughout the room. While the curtains or wallpaper may be paisley, the table runner or rug can be floral. Although both prints are different, they still can go together and create a well-orchestrated space if you play your complementary color cards right!
Pro Tip: Keep the same color scheme throughout the room. Without it, there is no cohesiveness, and it won’t appear to be an intentionally designed room. If the walls are pink and green, then the other accents will do well to keep with that same color theme.
Design Using the Elements
Think bold! We’re thinking wood, tile, or even marble would do well to accent the look of your new dining room. If there’s a brick fireplace in the dining room, then accent it with a wooden table. You can even introduce a marble table into a room that’s known for having wooden walls. Texture can be fun and fabulous!
To spice up elemental design, complement your space with fixtures that have metallic hardware. Brushed gold or muted silver will do well on accessories on top of the table or as light fixtures around the room. These subtle additions will make the room in its entirety pop!
Take it to the Tropics
Who doesn’t love the beach? So, why not make your dining space feel as if it’s part of a warm, tropical getaway? Add green tones and tropical floral prints to the mix for the ultimate beachy feel. This look is especially grand if your dining room faces the outdoors and has large, picturesque windows in the room.
You can add art pieces with tropical or beachy themes and incorporate different textures to your tables and chairs, such as cream linens with warm-colored accents. Your tables and chairs can also enhance your tropical theme if they are designed with the look of a wooden basket weave. The light yet intricate design creates a more luxurious presence even if it has a slightly summery feel.
Bring in an Indoor Garden
Invite greenery into your space. Plants belong in a dining room just as much as they do in a lush, beautiful garden. Allow them to be the centerpiece of your dining room table or place them on the walls with cool outdoor prints. You can even add outdoor accents by choosing green colored chairs and breezy curtains to match.
This particular design will look and feel refreshing, especially since it’s not one of the more commonly used dining room designs. Have fun with it, and truly make it your own by incorporating your favorite plants and complimentary colors.
Say YES to Stripes
Stripes are a classic, but they can also pose as a cool new trend when implemented in new areas of your home. For instance, instead of incorporating them on the walls, why not make stripes the focal point by painting them on the ceiling?
This cool way of styling can be used to accent so many areas throughout your home. The main striped focal points can also be used on rugs or even on curtains. The rest of the room can be dressed in muted hues, so your stripes remain the true center of attention!
Make it Monochromatic
Do you have a favorite color in mind that you want to spotlight? Make it the focal point of your dining room by only having that one hue in the room. For instance, if you choose a blush pink, then it can be used on the walls, tablecloth, and curtains. It will even pair well on the cushions of your seats when complemented with rose gold accents.
While so many decorators use multiple colors to make bold statements, it’s important to note that there’s great visual power that stems from only using one beautiful hue.
Our Final Thoughts
With all this new inspiration swirling about in your head, what do you now have in mind for your dining room? We find that the way you transform your dining room is a great representation of your overall space. The best advice we can give is to truly embrace your creativity and make your dining area a fun, bold, cozy reflection of yourself. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the journey of home design!
Sources:
https://www.veranda.com/decorating-ideas/g1128/designer-dining-rooms/
https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/living-and-dining-rooms/10-dining-room-decorating-ideas-pictures
